21 December 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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21st December 2021 – Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which among the following countries are part of Ashgabat Agreement?
1) Kazakhstan
2) Uzbekistan
3) Oman
4) Saudi Arabia
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectThe Ashgabat agreement is a multimodal transport agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, India, Pakistan, and Oman for creating an international transport and transit corridor facilitating transportation of goods between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf.
IncorrectThe Ashgabat agreement is a multimodal transport agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, India, Pakistan, and Oman for creating an international transport and transit corridor facilitating transportation of goods between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf.
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2. Question
Which among the following can be the reasons for Land Degradation?
1) Waterlogging
2) Alkalinity
3) Stubble mulching
4) High rainfall
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectReasons for Land Degradation:
Waterlogging: This happens when the water table gets saturated for various reasons—over-irrigation, seepage from canals, inadequate drainage etc. The land under waterlogged conditions can be used neither for agriculture nor for human settlements.
Loss of Fertility by Mismanagement: Due to the use of various scientific inputs like irrigation, fertilisers, pesticides etc. Unscientific cropping practices are also causing harm.
Salinity/Alkalinity: This problem occurs in areas of temporary water surplus and high temperatures due to over-irrigation or high rainfall.
Shelterbelts: Planting shelterbelts and stubble mulching help in conserving the soils in desert regions.IncorrectReasons for Land Degradation:
Waterlogging: This happens when the water table gets saturated for various reasons—over-irrigation, seepage from canals, inadequate drainage etc. The land under waterlogged conditions can be used neither for agriculture nor for human settlements.
Loss of Fertility by Mismanagement: Due to the use of various scientific inputs like irrigation, fertilisers, pesticides etc. Unscientific cropping practices are also causing harm.
Salinity/Alkalinity: This problem occurs in areas of temporary water surplus and high temperatures due to over-irrigation or high rainfall.
Shelterbelts: Planting shelterbelts and stubble mulching help in conserving the soils in desert regions. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), consider the following statements:
1) It is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management.
2) It specifically addresses drylands namely arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectUnited Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
Established in 1994, came into force in 1996.
It is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management.
It addresses specifically the arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas, known as the drylands, where some of the most vulnerable ecosystems and peoples can be found.IncorrectUnited Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
Established in 1994, came into force in 1996.
It is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management.
It addresses specifically the arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas, known as the drylands, where some of the most vulnerable ecosystems and peoples can be found. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Agni Prime Missile:
1) It was developed under Integrated Guided Missile Development Program
2) It has a range of up to 2000 km.
3) It is a canisterised surface-to-surface ballistic missile.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAgni Prime Missile
Agni-P is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance system.
It has a range of up to 2000 km.
It is a canisterised surface-to-surface ballistic missile.
It was developed under Integrated Guided Missile Development ProgramIncorrectAgni Prime Missile
Agni-P is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance system.
It has a range of up to 2000 km.
It is a canisterised surface-to-surface ballistic missile.
It was developed under Integrated Guided Missile Development Program - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Goa
1) The official language of Goa is English
2) It was annexed into the Indian Union and became the Union Territory of India along with Daman and Diu.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectThe Goa was annexed into the Indian Union and became the Union Territory of India along with Daman and Diu.
In 1967, however, the question of whether the state should merge with Maharashtra or not was answered through a plebiscite in which the majority of the Goan people voted against a merger.
It continued to remain a Union Territory until 1987 when it was accorded statehood.
Goa became India’s 25th state even as Daman and Diu continue to be Union Territories.
It’s official language is Konkani.IncorrectThe Goa was annexed into the Indian Union and became the Union Territory of India along with Daman and Diu.
In 1967, however, the question of whether the state should merge with Maharashtra or not was answered through a plebiscite in which the majority of the Goan people voted against a merger.
It continued to remain a Union Territory until 1987 when it was accorded statehood.
Goa became India’s 25th state even as Daman and Diu continue to be Union Territories.
It’s official language is Konkani.
